Should I add black oil sunflower seeds to my feeder?

[Ahogan]

I want to add black oil sunflower seeds to my chickens' diet. Should I mix them with their feed? Or, should I feed the seeds to them separately? The reason I'm asking is I don't want to leave food out that might attract rodents, etc., so scattering them isn't ideal.

Thank you!

 

[R2elk]

I want to add black oil sunflower seeds to my chickens' diet. Should I mix them with their feed? Or, should I feed the seeds to them separately? The reason I'm asking is I don't want to leave food out that might attract rodents, etc., so scattering them isn't ideal.

Thank you!

No.

BOSS is a low protein, high fat food that is only appropriate as a treat. Total treats should not amount to more than 10% of their diet.

 

[Brooks_]

No.

BOSS is a low protein, high fat food that is only appropriate as a treat. Total treats should not amount to more than 10% of their diet.

With that, I'd add that tossing them out would not add to a rodent problem. The flock will eat them up.

 

[Ahogan]

No.

BOSS is a low protein, high fat food that is only appropriate as a treat. Total treats should not amount to more than 10% of their diet.

Thank you!